The annual flowering plant Gilia achilleifolia is known commonly as California gilia, California gily-flower,[1] and blue gilia. It is native to California but grows in other areas of North America where it has been introduced.
| Gilia achilleifolia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus: | Gilia |
| Species: | G. achilleifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Gilia achilleifolia Benth. | |
The plant is erect with long stems that bear bunches of funnel-shaped lavender flowers. It is a member of the phlox family.
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